2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 522 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

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